Kids' Toys

Games and toys encourage creativity. Here are 6 best kids games to consider for education and family fun suitable for children 2 to 12 years of age.

Dec 15, 2009 - Bev Yaworski

Each year the Toy Retail Association release a list of the predicted best selling toys for Christmas. Here's official list of the hottest 12 toys for Christmas 2009.

Dec 15, 2009 - Miles Fahey

Parents can encourage a child's developing imagination whether they're buying just the basics, looking to splurge on a special item, or searching for something different.

Dec 14, 2009 - Nicole Fravel

The Toy Retail Association's list of the predicted best toys for 2009 has been released. Here's the top Christmas toys for boys list including recommended retail prices.

Dec 13, 2009 - Miles Fahey

Find the best sleds for winter fun online in styles that range from wooden sleds to toboggans to small plastic sleds.

Dec 12, 2009 - Judith Zwolak

Finding the safest toys to go under the Christmas tree for toddlers and young kids can be a challenge. However, take note of simple tools to avoid some dangerous toys.

Dec 10, 2009 - Esther Dillard

Children do not always want costly and complicated Christmas gifts. Presents that encourage imaginative play will provide hours of fun both on the day and in the future.

Dec 10, 2009 - Catherine Whitlock

Looking for a way to encourage young children to learn? Choose educational computers to combine early childhood education learning while having fun.

Dec 9, 2009 - Renee Holmes

Parents, grandparents love to buy toys for their little loved ones but for a child to enjoy a specific toy, it must be safe and suitable for the child's age and ability.

Dec 8, 2009 - Isin Tuzcular

Shopping for an active two-year-old this year? With all the toys on the shelves, it can be hard to figure out what a child will like and play with beyond Christmas Day.

Dec 7, 2009 - Sharon Perkins

Digital microscopes can take photos, record movies and connect to PCs and TVs. Here's how to choose the right model.

Dec 7, 2009 - Yuen Kit Mun

"Mr. Squiggles," a light brown version of the popular Zhu Zhu hamsters, might contain high levels of antimony, an arsenic-like metallotoxin.

Dec 7, 2009 - Stephen Allen Christensen

Microscopes are educational and fun. However the wrong microscope can mean a frustrated and bored child. This article looks at how to choose the right microscope.

Dec 5, 2009 - Yuen Kit Mun

The American Girls dolls and books bring history alive for young girls. Each story follows a year in the character's life. This is a great gift for a tween girl.

Dec 4, 2009 - Amy Wingfield

There are a variety of fun, educational and natural learning toys available today that encourage the imagination and foster the learning process of toddlers.

Dec 4, 2009 - Krista Tannahill

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported more than 152,000 children younger than 15 were treated for toy-related injuries in hospital emergency rooms in 2005.

Dec 3, 2009 - Mike Virgintino

A Life of Faith is a Christian alternative to The American Girls. Each story follows a young girl as she grows up and matures in faith. This will make a treasured gift.

Dec 2, 2009 - Amy Wingfield

Pogo sticks are still a lot of fun, but there are now spring boots and other new designs to consider. Here's how to choose.

Dec 2, 2009 - Yuen Kit Mun

Natural baby toys, made from non-toxic, organic materials are a much safer, more eco-friendly option than conventional gifts for young children.

Dec 2, 2009 - Brenna Coleman

Give creative and educational toys for boys and girls this Christmas. Good toys teach kids new skills and concepts. Try Printies, Laser Pegs, Monopoly City & Mindstorms.

Dec 1, 2009 - Christina Gregoire

Christmas or birthday gifts can spark kids' love of nature by letting them press flowers, watch bugs up close, raise butterflies, or see roots grow below ground.

Nov 30, 2009 - Linda McDonnell

The newest Dora doll is all grown up and gives young girls long lasting entertainment and fun through its fun games on its new website.

Nov 30, 2009 - Emily Rogers

Here are some of the best toys for boys of all ages. Try Hexbug Nano and Nano Habitats, NeoCube magnets, and trebuchet kits (tiny catapults).

Nov 30, 2009 - Christina Gregoire

Here are cool creative toys for Christmas and birthdays. See great last minute gifts - Hexbug (mini robot bug), Bilibo, Illustory, PlasmaCar, and the Ultra Stomp Rocket.

Nov 28, 2009 - Christina Gregoire

Buy toys made in the USA. Try wooden toys for children like rocking horses and blocks; ride-on toys like pedal tractors; and creative toys like IlluStory and Yackle.

Nov 26, 2009 - Christina Gregoire